There are those who struggle with their own problems, but spare no effort to help others in need. This is noble, but may mask an inner wound, an inability to do for themselves what they do for others. It is no weakness to seek help, even if you see yourself as one who gives it.
@coachgowron Mrs. Ochmonek does this. Willie says she can't solve her own problems but has an answer for everyone else's.
Only he didn't call that 'noble'.
I'll have to think on this one.